Acton, CA Demographics

A map of Acton's Population by Race

Acton, California had a population of 7,431 in 2020. It was 63.7% White, 1.0% Black, 2.1% Asian, 27.9% Hispanic, 1.5% Native American/Other, and 3.8% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Acton, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 1,611 places in California, Acton is the 559th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Acton's White Population

4,736 residents of Acton identify as White, or 63.7%. This makes the White share of the population of Acton considerably larger than the White share of the population of California (34.7% White). Of the 1,611 places in California, Acton is ranked #700 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Acton is more White than neighboring Desert View Highlands (23.5% White), Palmdale (17% White), and Quartz Hill (49.2% White). Acton is less White than neighboring Agua Dulce (66.4% White), and Leona Valley (76.3% White).

Acton's Black Population

72 residents of Acton identify as Black, or 1.0%. This makes the Black share of the population of Acton roughly similar to the Black share of the population of California (5.4% Black). Of the 1,611 places in California, Acton is ranked #698 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Acton is more Black than neighboring Leona Valley (0.5% Black). Acton is less Black than neighboring Desert View Highlands (6.1% Black), Palmdale (13% Black), Agua Dulce (1.3% Black), and Quartz Hill (6.8% Black).

Acton's Asian Population

153 residents of Acton identify as Asian, or 2.1%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Acton less than the Asian share of the population of California (15.1% Asian). Of the 1,611 places in California, Acton is ranked #805 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Acton is more Asian than neighboring Agua Dulce (1.7% Asian), and Leona Valley (1.2% Asian). Acton is less Asian than neighboring Desert View Highlands (4.3% Asian), Palmdale (4.1% Asian), and Quartz Hill (2.7% Asian).

Acton's Hispanic Population

2,076 residents of Acton identify as Hispanic, or 27.9%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Acton slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of California (39.4% Hispanic). Of the 1,611 places in California, Acton is ranked #694 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Acton is more Hispanic than neighboring Agua Dulce (25.2% Hispanic), and Leona Valley (14.4% Hispanic). Acton is less Hispanic than neighboring Desert View Highlands (62.6% Hispanic), Palmdale (61.8% Hispanic), and Quartz Hill (34.8% Hispanic).

Acton's Native American/Other Population

111 residents of Acton identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.5%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Acton roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of California (1.3% Native American/Other). Of the 1,611 places in California, Acton is ranked #599 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Acton is more Native American/Other than neighboring Desert View Highlands (0.8% Native American/Other), Palmdale (1.1% Native American/Other), Agua Dulce (1% Native American/Other), and Quartz Hill (1.2% Native American/Other). Acton is less Native American/Other than neighboring Leona Valley (1.7% Native American/Other).

Acton's Multiracial Population

283 residents of Acton identify as Multiracial, or 3.8%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Acton roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of California (4.1% Multiracial). Of the 1,611 places in California, Acton is ranked #1007 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Acton is more Multiracial than neighboring Desert View Highlands (2.7% Multiracial), and Palmdale (3% Multiracial). Acton is less Multiracial than neighboring Agua Dulce (4.4% Multiracial), Quartz Hill (5.2% Multiracial), and Leona Valley (5.9% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.